IRIS FESTIVAL LUNCHEON
DRESDEN: You are cordially invited to attend the Iris Festival "Potluck" luncheon at the Dresden Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, April 30th at 12:00 noon. Admission is free and everyone is invited. For more information, please contact Gail Rogers, chairperson, at 364-5678.

IRIS FESTIVAL BAKING CONTEST
DRESDEN: The Dresden Senior Citizens Center would like to invite you to bring your favorite baked goods on Wednesday, April 30th to the Harmon and Lucille McWherter Civic Center, 589 Evergreen Street, Dresden. Entries may be brought in starting at 8:00 a.m. and judging will begin at 10:00 a.m. This is open to all ages. There is no entry fee. Ribbons will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in each category. For more information, contact Gail Rogers, chairperson, at 731-364-5678.

ACENSION DAY
UNION CITY: Thursday, May 1st is the Acension Day of our Lord and Faith Lutheran Church, 2012 E. Reelfoot Avenue in Union City will be having a worship service that evening. The service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and all are welcome to attend. The church is located across from the Union City National Guard building.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER OBSERVANCE SET
GREENFIELD: The annual Weakley County National Day of Prayer observance will be held in Greenfield on Thursday, May 1 with a 6:00 p.m. community service at the First United Pentecostal Church, 202 S. Front Street.
Ministry and laity from all Christian denominations are encouraged to attend the Weakley County observance. Several area ministers and civic leaders will be speaking and offering prayers. Tim and Lana Chandler, nationally-traveled singers and evangelists, will be worship leaders. Contact Jill Flemming, Weakley County NDP coordinator, at 731-636-0454 or the church office at 731-235-3040 for more information. You can also visit www.ndptf.org.

TENNESSEE IRIS FESTIVAL QUILT SHOW
DRESDEN: This year's Tennessee Iris Festival Quilt Show will be held from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, May 2, and from 9 a.m. until 3 pm. on Saturday, May 3. Categories include: regular pieced quilts, appliqué/mixed technique quilts, quilted wall hangings, old quilts (25 years or older), cross-stitch quilts, baby quilts, machine quilts, quilts from kits (a. hand, b. machine), and novice (if needed). Exhibitors are asked to submit their quilt entries in this year's Tennessee Iris Festival Quilt Show for judging between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Due to space limitations, only two entries per person, per class will be permitted. Quilts that have previously won awards in the Iris Festival Quilt Show are not eligible to be entered. All entries will be treated with the utmost care and protected 24 hours per day during the Iris Festival. Quilts must be picked up Saturday, May 5 between 3-5 p.m. For more information, call Carolyn Maxey or Wendy Perry at (731) 364-2724.

IRIS FESTIVAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SET FOR MAY 1
DRESDEN: The 13th Annual Iris Festival Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Persimmon Hills Golf Course in Sharon. The tournament will be a three-person scramble with cash prizes for several teams. Lunch will be provided by the Dresden Rotary Club at 11:30 a.m. and tee time to follow at 12:30 p.m. Applications may be picked up at Dresden Insurance Agency, Dresden City Hall, or the Persimmon Hills Golf Course. Deadline for applications is April 30, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call David Campbell at (731) 364-3117 or Collin Johnson at (731) 364-3226 for any questions or additional information.

DANCE
GREENFIELD: There will be a dance at Greenfield City Park on Friday, May 2 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., sponsored by the Greenfield Senior Citizens. The DJ will be Earl McAlister. There will be finger foods as well.

THOMPSON CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH SINGING
COMO: Thompson Creek Baptist Church will be having a singing featuring "Frog Jump Quartet" on Saturday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and join in.

CORNER CAFE FEATURED DURING IRIS FESTIVAL
DRESDEN: The Iris Festival Corner Cafe will be held Friday, May 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Dresden First United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Food items to be sold at the event for $7.00 per plate will include a sandwich, salad, dessert and a drink.
Proceeds from the Corner Cafe will be used for mission work by the United Methodist Women and the building fund.
For more information, contact Jane Tucker at 364-2419.

REVIVAL
DRESDEN: Liberty Baptist Church, Dresden, will have a revival May 4-7. Sunday night service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Monday through Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Bro. Billy Crowell will be the guest evangelist.

SECOND ANNUAL STROLLING TO SURVIVE STROKE
MARTIN: HealthSouth Cane Creek will be hosting the 2nd Annual Strolling to Survive Stroke May 6, 2008. The event will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Participants will walk around a short track and can visit booths set up to provide information on Stroke Awareness and Prevention. An educational presentation on stroke will be presented by the Neuro Therapy team from HealthSouth Cane Creek. Lunch will be provided. RSVP needed by May 1, 2008. For more information or to RSVP please call Lori Manley or Ray Ann Dudley at 731-587-4231.

8TH ANNUAL 6T'S HORSE FARMING DAY
LATHAM: Ever wanted to plow; rake hay with a horse or take a horse drawn wagon ride? Then here is your chance. The 8th Annual 6T's Horse Farming Day will be held on Saturday, May 10 (rain date May 17). The activities begin at 9:00 a.m. until the last horse leaves the field. Special features include "horse power" logging demonstration; adult and youth plowing events; just plain ole horse plowing; disking; raking/baling hay and wagon rides with lots of fun, food and fellowship. All work will be done with horses and mules. Drinks and vittles provided by Dresden FFA Chapter. Admission and activities are free. The field day will take place 7 miles north of Dresden off Hwy. 118, 1 1/2 miles down Turbeville Road. For additional information, contact Mike Turbeville at 731-799-3104 or 731-514-0601 or e-mail sixtsfarm@hotmail.com.

RELAY FOR LIFE MAY 30TH
GREENFIELD: Join us May 30th at the Greenfield Football Field for the Southwest Relay For Life. Activities will begin at 3:00 p.m. and we will be selling good food at 5:00 p.m. Opening ceremonies will begin at 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. it's time to get crazy with games. Then at 9:30 p.m., we get serious and begin our Luminary Ceremony to honor our friends and loved ones who have been struck with cancer. From 10:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m., there will be more games and team competitions. Come on out and share a good time while raising money for a really good cause.
 

ANDREW JACKSON & MARY ALICE TRENTHAM NANNEY FAMILY REUNION
REELFOOT LAKE: The Andrew and Alice Nanney family reunion will be held at Reelfoot Lake on June 7 at 11:30 a.m. Their children were Nancy Nicely, Henry Lee Nanney, Ivie Gertrude Sawyers, Clyde Nanney, Rudy Cleveland Nanney, and William Arthur Nanney. It will be potluck, so bring a few dishes your family likes to eat, drinks, lawn chairs, and any family history you have. Cups, plates, napkins, silverware, and ice will be provided. Try to RSVP to Dianne at 731-538-3555 or 731-9808.